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Gall: the man, the monk, the bear

November 22, 2024 @ 6:30 pm 7:30 pm

Join Reverend Canon Michael Parker for a tour of St Gall’s Church followed by a talk about Gall by local historian Leanne Briggs.

St Gall’s Church is modelled on a Swiss design with beautiful stained glass windows and glass etchings. Rev Michael Parker will give a tour and explain the history of the church and it’s connection with St Gallen in Switzerland.

Leanne Briggs will give a talk on Gall who was one of Columbanus’ closest companions. She will describe his life as a monk in Bangor before leaving with 11 other disciples and Columbanus in 590AD for Europe on a pilgrimage for Christ. Learn about his journey, his connection with the bear and the legacy he left behind in the beautiful university city of St Gallen, Switzerland.

Take a selfie with the carved wooden bear in the grounds of the church

Car parking available at the church.

Fully accessible facilities available.

Tickets will also be available from:

Bangor Visitor Information Centre – Tower House, 34 Quay Street | T: 028 9127 0069

Ards Visitor Information Centre – 31 Regent Street, Newtownards | T: 028 9182 6846

Please note, online booking fees apply. Avoid the booking fee and buy direct through our Visitor Information Centres.

The Columbanus Festival has received funding by the Department for Communities and Ards and North Down Borough Council.

St Galls Church

Crawfordsburn Road
Bangor, BT19 1BT United Kingdom
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